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SME Cost Pressure: Philippine MSMEs are cutting costs, weighing layoffs, and carefully passing higher fuel-linked costs to consumers as the Middle East war keeps volatility high, with business groups urging faster infrastructure and easier financing. Energy Self-Reliance: Sri Lanka’s power investment planning is under consultation as policymakers warn that imported energy dependence leaves the economy exposed to shocks from conflict and climate disasters. Cyber Insurance Uptick: Singapore firms are increasingly buying cyber insurance after phishing attacks, with one logistics operator adding 24/7 threat monitoring and coverage to fund forensics and recovery. BRICS for Business: At the New Delhi BRICS summit, leaders pushed for inclusive growth, resilience, and supply-chain cooperation, while PM Modi warned that “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals could block progress for the Global South. GCC/SME Finance Push (Yemen): Yemen’s community financing portfolios offer interest-free “white financing” where principal is recycled to new borrowers, aiming to turn aid into a self-sustaining SME lending cycle. Regulatory Credit Data (MENA): Jordan’s FRA ordered consumer and MSME finance providers to connect in real time with iScore for approvals, disbursements, payments, and status changes. Fuel Price Shock (Nigeria): Dangote Petroleum raised petrol gantry prices by 6.7%, signaling fresh cost pressure for marketers and inland markets.

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